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Systems of building construction, Including fireproof construction, concrete construction

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  • Earthbag Buildingby Kaki Hunter; Donald Kiffmeyer

    New Society Publishers 2004; US$ 29.95

    Offers an approach to construction techniques for building with bags filled with earth, and discusses the many merits of earthbag construction. more...

  • Building Construction Handbookby Roy Chudley; Roger Greeno

    Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 36.95

    Building Construction Handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing established procedures as well as those associated with recent amendments to the Building Regulations, British and European Standards and other related references. This approach, combined with the presentation of information in a highly illustrated and unique visual style, has proven this text to be a vital learning resource for thousands of building construction students, and an essential reference for professionals. The sixth edition has been updated and expanded to take into account many aspects of the new and revised Building Regulations and associated Approved Documents as applied to working practice;... more...

  • Fire from First Principlesby Paul Stollard; John Abrahams

    Spon Press 1999; US$ 70.00

    This is the third edition of an introduction to building fire safety that explains from first principles the basic strategies of fire safety design available to the building and construction professional. more...

  • Construction Ecologyby Charles J. Kibert; Jan Sendzimir; G. Bradley Guy

    Spon Press 2001; US$ 129.95

    Industrial ecology provides a sound means of systematising the various ideas which come under the banner of sustainable construction and provides a model for the design, operation and ultimate disposal of buildings. more...

  • Environmental and Architectural Acousticsby Z. Maekawa; P. Lord

    Spon Press 1993; US$ 330.00

    This book is a guide to the practical technology involved in achieving a more acceptable acoustic environment for human life. more...

  • Construction - Craft to Industryby Gyula Sebestyen

    Spon Press 1998; US$ 85.95

    This book provides a unique and comprehensive survey of changes and trends in the construction industry focusing on the post-war years and emphasizing their contemporary and future relevance. more...

  • Open and Industrialised Buildingby A. Sarja

    Spon Press 1998; US$ 200.00

    There is clearly potential for the industrial production of open buildings. This book focuses on product and production systematics and information systematics, offering new material from Commission W24 of the CIB. more...

  • Industrialized and Automated Building Systemsby Abraham Warszawski

    Spon Press 1999; US$ 350.00

    This book presents a comprehensive approach towards the industrialization of building. It argues that only industrialization and automation can bring radical changes necessary to the building industry. more...

  • Construction Methods and Planningby J.R. Illingworth

    Spon Press 2000; US$ 75.95

    This second edition of John Illingworth's popular book provides a thorough introduction to the selection of construction materials, their planning and organisation on site. more...

  • Fire, Static and Dynamic Tests of Building Structuresby G.S.T. Armer; T. O'Dell

    Spon Press 1997; US$ 300.00

    This book will include ecaminations of the role of full-scale buildings in the development of structural design methods and recommendations on improved construction practice and safety of building occupants in the event of fire and explosion. more...